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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.06, 465.93 and 156.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.06, 465.93 and 156.74 is: 234.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.06 : 465.93 = 156.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.06/465.93 = 156.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.06x = 465.93 × 156.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.06x = 73,027.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,027.54/311.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.77

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